Please could you recommend a Britannia accepted Gravesend conveyancing practice finish our home move within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a local Gravesend practice or a factory type firm?
We can recommend some very good Gravesend conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Gravesend. Visit some well established law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your deadline together with your reasons and ask for an assurance on speed. Appoint the lawyer that you trust.
I am assisting my mother sell her property in Gravesend. Will the conveyancing solicitor order the EPC or do I organise this?
Following the abolition of HIPs, EPC’s was left as a compulsory part of moving house. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned in advance of the property being marketed. This is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors ordinarily organise. If you are using a Gravesend conveyancing solicitor they might be able to arrange EPC’s due to their relationships with reputable local accredited person
My uncle informed me that in buying a property in Gravesend there may be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to the property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Gravesend which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Gravesend should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I can not fathom if my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Gravesend bank branch on various occasions and was advised it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Gravesend conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.
As long as the property lawyer is on the mortgage company approved list, she or he must comply with the CML Handbook specifications for the bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.
I have a 4 bedroom Edwardian house in Gravesend. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Virgin Money. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Gravesend and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing solicitor who carried out the work.
I am buying a new build apartment in Gravesend. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gravesend
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Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?
What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Gravesend conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Gravesend conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you speak with several firms including non Gravesend conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:
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Can they put you in touch with clients in Gravesend who can give a testimonial?
I inherited a basement flat in Gravesend, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable flats in Gravesend with a long lease are worth £227,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2098
With only 72 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.
The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
My sister completed her conveyancing in Gravesend in 2005. She has got married, divorced and has recently remarried. She now intends to dispose of the Gravesend property. I suspect that she will just be asked to provide a copy of her marriage certificates to the conveyancer however she is anxious it will frustrate the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the title documents for the property?
The is no need to bring up to date the title for the property on the basis that you have the evidence required to demonstrate how the change of name occurred.
The purchaser’s conveyancer should check the registered entries and ask for evidence to establish the change of name for instance marriage documentation.